This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Pokémon Go Club Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Follow along as we walk around downtown or in the library to spin Pokéstops, battle in raids and trade Pokémon!This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Pokémon Go Club 4:45pm–5:30pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Follow along as we walk around downtown or in the library to spin Pokéstops, battle in raids and trade Pokémon!This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If there is inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Stories & Cuentos Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Age Group: Youth, Families Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish! ¡Únase a nosotros para historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Stories & Cuentos 6:00pm–6:30pm Montgomery Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Families Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish! ¡Únase a nosotros para historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Halloween Paint & Punch Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Come paint some cute Halloween art! We'll follow along with a tutorial and drink some spooky punch. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Halloween Paint & Punch 6:00pm–7:30pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come paint some cute Halloween art! We'll follow along with a tutorial and drink some spooky punch. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Beat That Changed the World: The Early Years of Rock and Roll Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Music & Dance Age Group: Adults The Beat That Changed the World: The Early Years of Rock 'n' Roll Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue The Beat That Changed the World: The Early Years of Rock and Roll 7:00pm–8:00pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music & Dance Registration Required Event Details: The Beat That Changed the World: The Early Years of Rock 'n' Roll
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Baby & Me Social Time Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Play Age Group: Youth, Babies Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Baby & Me Social Time 9:30am–10:15am Montgomery Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies Program Type: Play Event Details: Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Tot & Me Social Time Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Play Age Group: Youth, Babies Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys!This program is planned for patrons 21-30 months old. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Tot & Me Social Time 10:30am–11:15am Montgomery Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies Program Type: Play Event Details: Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys!This program is planned for patrons 21-30 months old. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Books and Bricks (T) Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Play, Storytime Age Group: Youth, Preschool Build your reading skills with some stories and then build with LEGO bricks with a play session!This program is for our patrons in preschool. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Books and Bricks (T) 1:00pm–2:00pm Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Preschool Program Type: Play, Storytime Event Details: Build your reading skills with some stories and then build with LEGO bricks with a play session!This program is for our patrons in preschool. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded. Ticketed Programs For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group After School LEGO Club (T) Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 22 2025 Wed After School LEGO Club (T) 4:30pm–5:30pm Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends! Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Programs For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.
Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Board of Trustees View Details Oct 22 2025 Wed Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm–7:30pm Montgomery Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Board of Trustees
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group I Survived This Book Club Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Book Club, Science & Nature Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! This month we will be reading The Joplin Tornado, 2011. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 22 2025 Wed I Survived This Book Club 6:00pm–6:45pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Book Club, Science & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! This month we will be reading The Joplin Tornado, 2011. Disclaimer(s) Attendee Cancellation Notice This event is open to a limited amount of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Tiny Tot Art Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Babies Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.This program is for our patrons that are ages 18-23 months. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Tiny Tot Art 9:30am–10:00am Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.This program is for our patrons that are ages 18-23 months. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Toddler Art Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus Age Group: Youth, Toddler Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Toddler Art 10:15am–10:45am Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler Registration Required Event Details: Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Toddler Art Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus Age Group: Youth, Toddler Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Toddler Art 11:00am–11:30am Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler Registration Required Event Details: Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Anime Club Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teen Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Film & TV Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Love all things anime? Anime Club is the perfect place to meet and talk to other fans about your favorite series and discover new ones! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Anime Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Film & TV Registration Required Event Details: Love all things anime? Anime Club is the perfect place to meet and talk to other fans about your favorite series and discover new ones! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Book Bites Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Book Club, Food & Cooking Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Book Bites 7:00pm–7:45pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Book Club, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wonder Lab Jr. Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Youth, Preschool Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities with a different them each month!This program is for our friends 3-5 years of age. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Wonder Lab Jr. 10:30am–11:30am Montgomery Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Preschool Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities with a different them each month!This program is for our friends 3-5 years of age. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club All Day Meeting Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Performance Age Group: Youth, Everyone Come check out the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club at the library! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club All Day Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: Come check out the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club at the library! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Graphic Novel Book Bundles Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Youth Department at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Book Club, Reading Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Are you a graphic novel fan? Let one of our librarians surprise you with a book box with three graphic novels and some surprises! Books will be checked out to your library card.Pick up your bundle at the Youth Services Desk! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Graphic Novel Book Bundles 10:00am–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Department Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Book Club, Reading Registration Required Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Let one of our librarians surprise you with a book box with three graphic novels and some surprises! Books will be checked out to your library card.Pick up your bundle at the Youth Services Desk!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Theme Book Bundle Jr. Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Montgomery Campus Program Type: Book Club, Reading Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Register your reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month! Books will be checked out to the patron. Book Boxes will be available at the Youth Services desk for pickup. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Theme Book Bundle Jr. 10:00am–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Book Club, Reading Registration Required Event Details: Register your reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month! Books will be checked out to the patron. Book Boxes will be available at the Youth Services desk for pickup.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Saturday Stories Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth, Families Come start your weekend fun with a story time at the library! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Saturday Stories 10:30am–11:00am Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come start your weekend fun with a story time at the library! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Teen Volunteer Opportunity - SmashBros & MarioKart Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:15pm Montgomery at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Volunteer Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Volunteer to help with player management and tech support Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Teen Volunteer Opportunity - SmashBros & MarioKart 1:45pm–3:15pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Montgomery Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Event Details: Volunteer to help with player management and tech support Disclaimer(s) Attendee Cancellation Notice This event is open to a limited amount of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list. Teen Volunteer Reminders Please remember:You must be on time.Clothes must be appropriate. (Please see our brochure or call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)Cell phones should be silenced while in the library.iPods & other electronics should be left at home.Rubber gloves are provided if desired.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Smash Bros & Mario Kart Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room at Montgomery Campus Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Smash Bros & Mario Kart: Come in to compete against other local players in Smash Bros. or Mario Kart! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Smash Bros & Mario Kart 2:00pm–3:00pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Come in to compete against other local players in Smash Bros. or Mario Kart! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club - Sensory Friendly Visit Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Performance Age Group: Youth, Everyone Stop by the library this weekend to see what the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club has built for the entire community to enjoy! We are hosting a special sensory friendly viewing time before the library is open from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 26 2025 Sun Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club - Sensory Friendly Visit 11:00am–12:00pm Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: Stop by the library this weekend to see what the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club has built for the entire community to enjoy! We are hosting a special sensory friendly viewing time before the library is open from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Oswego Campus Program Type: Performance Age Group: Youth, Everyone Stop by the library this weekend to see what the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club has built for the entire community to enjoy! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 26 2025 Sun Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club 12:00pm–3:30pm Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: Stop by the library this weekend to see what the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club has built for the entire community to enjoy! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography and Video Recording Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.
